Message of Quality Education and Human Values Reaches Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Dhanaula 

Ludhiana, August 8, 2026: The first memorial function held on August 5 in memory of the devoted and dedicated educationist Prof. Sudesh Sharma, with “Quality Education and Human Values” as its central theme, proved to be an inspiring and thought-provoking initiative.
Usually, eminent scholars, intellectuals and researchers share their ideas at universities, high-level research centres and major intellectual forums. However, a direct interaction by a distinguished professor and other experienced educationists with students at the Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Dhanaula, a small town of Punjab, was an innovative initiative in itself. The interaction generated a new spirit of knowledge and reflection among the young students eager to learn. Dr. R. S. Ghuman, eminent economist and Professor of Eminence, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, accepted the invitation of the Prof. Sudesh Sharma Memorial Trust to deliver the memorial lecture. Drawing upon his long study and experience, Dr. Ghuman shared his views on various issues concerning development. Through a lively interaction with teachers and students, he raised the important question of how education can be imparted in a manner that makes students not merely employable, but also responsible citizens imbued with high human values. Referring to the universal teaching of Lord Krishna, Dr. Ghuman called upon the young students to follow the principle of “Karma” in their lives. He said that excellence in different walks of life can be achieved only by performing one's duties with complete dedication, honesty and commitment.
The initiative undertaken by Prof. Prem Kumar Sharma, Convener, and Dr. Arun Sharma, Coordinator, Prof. Sudesh Sharma Memorial Trust, Barnala, developed into an intellectual journey and an academic celebration. The cooperation and visionary approach of Sukhwinder Kaur, Principal of the nearly 90-year-old Government Girls Senior Secondary School, played an important role in making the initiative successful. 
Presiding over the function, Dr. T. S. Kamal, former Professor and Head, Department of Electronics, Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh, encouraged young people and emerging talent to develop the habit of reading books. He cautioned the youth against wasting their valuable time and energy in meaningless conversations on mobile phones.
On the occasion, Dr. Arun Sharma, Dr. Kuldeep Singh Kalsi, Dr. Inderjit Kaur, Prof. Updesh Ghuman, Dr. Jayashree, Brij Bhushan Goyal—Organising Secretary, Dr. Satish Chandra Dhawan Government College Ludhiana Alumni Association, Prof. Tara Singh and Prahlad Menon, along with several other educationists and social personalities, participated in the programme and contributed to taking forward the mission of quality education and human values. 
Brij Bhushan Goyal, while interacting with the students, appealed to them to come forward to help visually impaired and differently abled students and persons wherever they encounter them.
Dr. Arun Sharma strongly advocated adequate and enhanced budgetary allocations for primary, secondary and higher education at both the Union and State levels. He said that the availability of adequate teaching faculty and the strengthening of infrastructure must go hand in hand so that excellence can be achieved in every field of education.
Dr. Kuldeep Singh, former Senator, Panjab University, Chandigarh, emphasised the need for inclusive and quality education for every section of society. He said that this alone could help India further strengthen its identity and role as a strong and influential nation in the world.
Dr. Inderjit Kaur, former Fellow, Panjab University, expressed regret that despite India possessing one of the world's largest demographic strengths, the country was not making full use of this potential. She said that for promoting quality education, human values, holistic development and progress, the energy and capabilities of India's young population must be utilised to the maximum.
Prof. Tara Singh, referring to the Right to Education enshrined in Article 21-A of the Constitution of India, said that the constitutional promise of free and compulsory education for every child between the ages of six and fourteen must be translated fully into reality in the schools across the country.